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Medications for type 2

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Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitors  These medications slow the breakdown of some sugars, such as table sugar. Taken before a meal, the drug help slows the rise in blood glucose levels after a meal. However, these drugs may have side effects, including gas and diarrhea. Example of drugs in this class are Acarbose and Miglitol. Biguanides  Biguanides decrease how much sugar the liver makes and how much sugar the intestines absorb, making the body to be more sensitive to insulin, and helps muscles to absorb glucose. The most common biguanide drug is metformin. Usually taken two times a day, metformin can also be combined with other drugs for type 2 diabetes treatment. Dopamine  Agonist  Bromocriptine is a dopamine agonist. It’s not known exactly how this drug works to treat type 2 diabetes. It may affect rhythms in the body and prevent insulin resistance. DPP-4 Inhibitors   DPP-4 inhibitors help the body continue to make insulin and can also help the pancreas to produce more
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Types of Diabetes

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Key points The most common types of diabetes are type 1 and type 2 diabetes. In type 1 diabetes, the pancreas loses its ability to make insulin. Most cases of type 1 diabetes occur in children or adolescents. In type 2 diabetes, the pancreas still makes insulin however, either the pancreas does not make enough insulin or the body cannot properly use the insulin that is being released. The most common types of diabetes are type 1 and type 2. However, diabetes can be from other causes, such as pregnancy (gestational diabetes) or  cystic fibrosis . For some people, diabetes can occur when they are treated with medicines such as steroids.​​​ Type 1 diabetes Type 1 diabetes  was previously known as insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM), juvenile diabetes or childhood diabetes. Only a small proportion of all people with diabetes (5% to 10%) have type 1 diabetes, and most cases occur in children or adolescents. There is no cure for type 1 diabetes, but the conditi
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Types of Diabetes

Key points The most common types of diabetes are type 1 and type 2 diabetes. In type 1 diabetes, the pancreas loses its ability to make insulin. Most cases of type 1 diabetes occur in children or adolescents. In type 2 diabetes, the pancreas still makes insulin however, either the pancreas does not make enough insulin or the body cannot properly use the insulin that is being released. The most common types of diabetes are type 1 and type 2. However, diabetes can be from other causes, such as pregnancy (gestational diabetes) or  cystic fibrosis . For some people, diabetes can occur when they are treated with medicines such as steroids.​​​ Type 1 diabetes Type 1 diabetes  was previously known as insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM), juvenile diabetes or childhood diabetes. Only a small proportion of all people with diabetes (5% to 10%) have type 1 diabetes, and most cases occur in children or adolescents. There is no cure for type 1 diabetes, but the conditi
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